Bangkok's Central: The Original Store is a Must-Visit
The biggest retailer in Thailand returns to its roots with the opening of a five-story lifestyle hub at its original location on Charoen Krung Road. Left to right: A rear view of the buildingâs brick facade; spiced pork galantine at chef David Thompsonâs Aksorn. (All photos courtesy of Central: The Original Store) The revival of Charoen Krung Road, Bangkokâs oldest street, continues apace with the recent opening of a community space that pays tribute to the neighborhoodâs enduring legacy. Called Central: The Original Store, it occupies the first piece of commercial real e...